Vampire Skin is a near-white flesh tone with no warmth at all. It is the top step of the undead ladder – skin that has seen neither sun nor blood for years. On a figure it reads cold and marble-like, which is exactly why it works so well next to a saturated red or black.
| Range | Smart Colors |
| Colour family | Flesh tone |
| Type | water-based acrylic paint |
| Finish | matt |
| Packaging | 20 ml jar with one-handed lid and steel agitator ball |
| Manufacturer code | IONIC-0041 |
| EAN | 8432074900412 |
| Manufacturer | Ionic Smart Colors (MIG Jimenez) |
| Country of origin | Spain |
Build shadows with Neutral Flesh and Undead Skin, transitions and highlights with White.
How do I keep it from looking like a flat white surface?
It needs shading. On pale skin use very thin cold glazes – violet or blue-grey – in every recess. Without them the figure looks like plaster.
Can I use it on a living character?
Yes, if they should be exceptionally fair. Add a little pink glaze on cheeks, ears and fingers – otherwise it will read as dead.
How do I thin this paint?
With water or an Ionic thinner. The formula is self-hydrating, so it stays workable on the palette far longer than ordinary acrylics – a drop is enough for brush work, and roughly 1 : 1 for airbrush.
Is the finish really matt?
Yes, it dries matt with no shiny patches. If the figure is going on the gaming table, seal it with a matt varnish at the end.
The full range is in the Ionic Smart Colors category.